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Signs & Seasons: Understanding the Elements of Classical Astronomy ...
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Signs & Seasons is an introduction to “Classical Astronomy,” the traditional, historical approach to the sky, as had been practiced from ancient times. The biblical basis for astronomy is emphasized, that the Sun, Moon and stars were created “for signs and seasons, days and years.” (Genesis 1:14) Topics include the phases of the moon, learning the constellations, why the length of daylight changes with the seasons and how to identify the visible planets. The text is lavishly illustrated with over 400 drawings, several per page, that make clear the visual appearances of the sky. Signs & Seasons includes extensive quotations from Scripture and also classic authors of ancient, medieval, and early modern times. Forty pages of Field Activities are included to give practical instruction and to document hours for high school credit. Though created as a homeschool science curriculum, targeted at students ages 10 and up, parents and other adult readers will also enjoy Signs & Seasons for their own enlightenment, to appreciate how "the heavens declare the glory of God." (Psalm 19:1)
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Astronomy is the most ancient science. Throughout all history, people have told time and found direction from the Sun, Moon and stars. This is the purpose for which the LORD created the celestial bodies - for Signs & Seasons, and Days and Years (Genesis 1:14). Lavishly illustrated and extensively quoting ancient sources, Signs & Seasons teaches the traditional, biblical basis for timekeeping and navigation. Topics include: the Phases of the Moon and the Passage of the Seasons; finding the Traditional Constellations and identifying the Visible Planets; how our Calendar is based on the Sun and Moon, and how the times of Passover and Easter are derived from their cycles. Importantly, Signs & Seasons sets the record straight about supposed “pagan influences” in astronomy, and offers challenging biblical explanations that distinguish the legitimate science of astronomy from the ancient superstition of astrology. Signs & Seasons also includes 40 pages of Field Activities, that enable homeschoolers to document work hours for High School Credit, or for adult-assisted activities with younger students. Read Signs & Seasons and rediscover your forgotten astronomical heritage! |
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Pages 262
Binding Hardcover
Release Date Apr 1, 2007
ISBN 0979221102
EAN 9780979221101
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 | Naked Eye Sky Jul 9, 2009 |
For a while my interest in astronomy was hampered by the belief that one had to get into telescopes to enjoy the night sky. This book dispelled that idea. There's something freeing about observing the sky just as one would observe wildlife or geologic formations. It's part of our world and the more we understand it, the richer we are. Signs & Seasons gives astronomy back to the common man.
Adam's Astronomy: The Original Zodiac | | | | For all the years...... May 13, 2009 |
For all the years before I had a telescope, this book should have been a constant companion. By accident and faltered step, a curious student of the skies learned to walk in time, and the paths the celestial companions in their turning. Jay Ryan has given us a clear path in "Signs and Seasons" -Delicate balance and wonderful intricacies of planetary and sidereal movement all point to a wise and thoughtful Watchmaker. This book is ideal reading for the student or amateur wishing to learn more about the night sky. A good primer and well-written text.
I have just ordered the workbook from his site http://www.classicalastronomy.com
to formalize what years of haphazard observation have taught me.
Thank you Jay for this book!
| | | | Astronomy as a Liberal Art Apr 21, 2009 |
For most of history, until the advent of electric lights, everyone knew the constellations, the names and paths of the stars and planets, and the phases of the moon; and they could roughly tell time by the stars as well as by the sun. Furthermore, throughout western history, astronomy was considered one of the seven liberal arts, a knowledge that was not only interesting but elevating like poetry and music, and intellectually strengthening like mathematics; and because of that, references to the heavens are everywhere in literature and poetry, and so we miss out on a large part of their meaning because we no longer know the heavens. The entire upper half of our vision when we're outdoors at night is terra incognita to us.
It doesn't have to be that way. I've been teaching classical astronomy for many years, and Jay Ryan's Signs and Seasons is the best text I know of for those teaching at home who want to participate in this important part of our cultural heritage. Jay's fascinating and systematic presentation of the fundamentals of the heavens, his quotations from authors throughout history, and his clear and illuminating illustrations all serve to create interest as well as understanding. His supplementary materials go even further in helping the home teacher to lead their student through the process of understanding the heavens. Best of all, Jay's method and sequence of introducing the appropriate information reinforces the classical method of learning - that is, the process of studying astronomy through this text reinforces the development of clear understanding of particulars (grammar), a vigorous understanding of the connections between those particulars (logic), and a coherent expression of both (rhetoric). The text encourages reason as well as delight.
| | | | A must to have! Apr 20, 2009 |
Few months after its publication, I got a copy of Sign and Seasons. My intention was to use the book as a unit study in the homeschooling vacation. Being close to that time, I took it from the bookshelves, and oh no, I can not believe I leave this book all these months sleeping in the bookshelves.
Signs and Seasons is one of the most well written books I have seen for homeschoolers. It takes you by the hand thru a new area for us twenty-one century citizens. Classical Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences and has been one of the most important subjects in all human history. The Classical Astronomy has been neglected by modern curriculums.
This one tome curriculum is recommended for children 13 years and up, but is so well written and has many quotations from the Scriptures and ancient, medieval and modern authors. I am using it to read at loud to my four year old son. The book has also many illustrations, not the type to entertain children, the ones for learning. The book in addition to cover the major topics in classical astronomy has a large glossary of terms, short biographies of the quoted authors, and Field Activities.
This is the kind of curriculum that you can study as a family, going all together to observe the night sky, dusting off your ability to observe and just enjoy God wonderful creation.
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